Granuloma

granuloma

A discrete nodular lesion of inflammatory tissue in which granulation is significant.

Granuloma

a focal growth of inflammatory origin in the cells of young connective tissue in the form of a small node.

Granuloma develops in connection with various (most often infectious) processes (tuberculosis, syphilis, leprosy, brucellosis, tularemia, actinomycosis), with collagenic diseases (such as rheumatism), and at the sites of entry of foreign bodies. Certain granulomas have more specific names, such as the tubercle in tuberculosis and the gumma in syphilis.

The two specimens (before and after FDT), were compared with respect to the basement membrane pigmentation, percentage of dermis occupied by granuloma or inflammatory infiltrate per average low power field, presence of protective cells such as lymphocytes and epithelioid cells, the presence of acid fast bacilli and evidence of dermal fibrosis.

All content on this website, including dictionary, thesaurus, literature, geography, and other reference data is for informational purposes only. This information should not be considered complete, up to date, and is not intended to be used in place of a visit, consultation, or advice of a legal, medical, or any other professional.